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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in digital education technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Ethiopia to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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